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NHTSA Recall 17V221000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,433 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Yamaha FJ-09.

22,433
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (April 13)
NHTSA campaign17V221000
Manufacturer campaign990114
ComponentSTEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Report receivedMarch 31, 2017
Owner notificationApril 13, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

Safety risk

If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V221000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha FJ-092015, 2016, 2017
Yamaha FZ-092015, 2016, 2017
Yamaha XSR9002015, 2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.